California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) flowers

California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum)

Buckwheat flower detail

Buckwheat flowers, although highly prized by bees, are more of a textural element to weave into a landscape than a major focal point, even when they’re in bloom. Combined with penstemons, they make a perfect background screen to better show off the colorful flowers of the penstemons.

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